Oakland police searching for man who inappropriately touched girl at elementary school

By Katie Nelson Oakland Tribune

Posted:
01/29/2014 04:04:46 PM PST

Updated:
01/30/2014 06:15:18 AM PST

OAKLAND -- Police are asking the public's help to find a man they say inappropriately touched a 6-year-old girl.

Police said on Friday around 4 p.m. at Think Now Elementary School, a man approached the girl, grabbed her and touched her in an inappropriate manner.

The girl struggled and was able to get away and tell an adult about what happened, police added.

The suspect is described as a white man, tall with a heavy build, with black short hair and a black mustache. He was last seen wearing a gray and blue polo style shirt, light bluejeans and black shoes.

Crime Stoppers of Oakland is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Youth and Family Services Division at 510-238-3641 or Crime Stoppers of Oakland tip line at 510-777-8572.